Hot Mess Summer

by Melissa Foster

“Raising kids is like driving a car with no brakes. It’s a crazy mix of fun and being scared shitless as you careen around unexpected corners, and you can’t stop or put parenting on hold. You’re pretty much holding on for dear life, for the rest of your life.”

“You’re cute when you’re riled up. I mean, you’re cute anyway, but riled up is even cuter.”

“Most people are doing what everyone else thinks they should. Get married, have kids, live the fairy tale that’s really more of a nightmare, and pretend you’re happy until you’re on your deathbed, wishing you’d done things differently.”

I’m a whole person. Why do I need an other half?”

“Keep hanging with me and you’ll hear all sorts of things you’re not used to.”

“Honey, bringing a child into the world is an adult decision. Children don’t owe us a damn thing.”